Social Security guidelines for assessing disability and your work history are particularly technical and complex. Social Security doesn't require an individual to be represented by an attorney. Nevertheless, the government’s own data shows that benefits are granted much more commonly to claimants with attorneys compared to those who decided to manage their claims without the help of an attorney.
Moreover, the hearing before an administrative law judge is considered to be a legal proceeding.
Each case is unique. The role of an attorney is
dependent upon the specific details of each case. Attorneys in Social Security
Disability cases do far more than sit in a hearing and ask a few questions.
Much pre-hearing preparation, analysis and evidence gathering go into
sufficient representation for each case.
As your attorney, some of the things we may do are: • Collect medical or other evidence
• Give a comprehensive assessment and explanation of your claim
• Acquire documents from your SocialSecurity Disability file
• Request that prior application for benefits be reopened
• Speak to your physician to secure a report in accordance with Social Security rules
• Help you prepare to testify at the hearing
• Present an opening or closing statement at the hearing
• Petition for prompt appeals to proper level of appeal
• Seek waiver of time limit
• Ensure that you get the appropriate amount of benefits if approved
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